manicure

What is an healthy nail

Firm, Flexible slightly pinkish in colour

Smooth curved hollows or wavy ridges

Nail compositions

The nail is mainly composed of KERATIN

Nail Plate

The nail plate extends from the root to the free edge

Nail root

The nail root originates from an actively growing tissue known as a matrix

Matrix

Contains nerve Lymph and blood vessels.

Free edge

Is the end portion of the nail plate

Lunula

Is located at the base of the nail

Eponychium

Is the extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail plate which partly overlaps the lunula.

Hyponychium

Is the portion of the epidermis under the free edge of the nail

Perionychium

Is the portion of cuticle surrounding the entire nail border

Nail grooves

Are slits or tracks on the sides of the nail upon which nail moves as it grows

Nail Malformation

Normally replacement of the nail takes four months

Cuticle oil

Softens and lubricants the skin around the nails, replaces oil and moisture lost when using nail polish

Cuticle removers

After the cuticle is softened with this liquid, it can be easily removed

Buffers

To smooth or fix nail ridges,100 grit buffers are also available in higher grit to add gloss 4000 grit

Nail strengtheners

Promotes faster, nail grow

Nail conditioners

Promotes faster, nail growth

Base coat

The nail polish sticks well to nails, lasts longer, helps stop the colour from staining the nails and makes the polish look smooth and even

Top coat

It makes the nail polish shinny, strong and less likely to chip

Message lotions

Skin soft by replacing the natural oils lost from the skin